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STS 118 (32008)
COSPAR: 2007-035A | Alt Name: Endeavour (STS-118)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 8, 2007
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32008
International Designator
2007-035A
Decay Date
8/21/2007
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 118
Alternative Name
Endeavour (STS-118)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 118, also known as Endeavour (STS-118), is a US winged orbiter spacecraft operated by JSC and launched on August 8, 2007, from LC39A at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 23.8 meters. It had a dry mass of 91,896 kg and launched with a total mass of 99,349 kg. Its configuration is designed for crewed space missions equipped with fuel cells and batteries as its power source. The orbiter's shape is described as a box with two wings and a fin, and it was manufactured by BNAP (Boeing North American).
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
91896
Launch Mass
99349
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
26.7038
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV-105
Purpose
Crewed Spacecraft
Mission
Crewed Spacecraft
Manufacturer
BNAP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
STS OV
Configuration
Winged orbiter
Motor
2 x OME (AJ10-190)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Fuel cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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